Patriots Week 15 injury report: Who was ruled out vs Chiefs?

Who did the Patriots rule out ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chiefs?

The New England Patriots will once again be without running back Rhamondre Stevenson in Sunday’s clash with the visiting Kansas City Chiefs.

Stevenson’s absence was expected considering he hasn’t practiced all week, and he’s still dealing with a high ankle sprain. Although the Patriots won’t have their leading rusher, they will have wide receiver Demario Douglas, who was no longer present on the injury report.

On Friday, coach Bill Belichick confirmed to media members that the promising rookie wideout had cleared concussion protocol and should be available to play. Kayshon Boutte was also removed from the injury report.

As for the Chiefs, it looks like they’ll be moving forward once again without their explosive, all-purpose running back Isiah Pacheco, who was officially ruled out for the game.

Here are the full injury reports for both teams:

New England Patriots

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
RB Rhamondre Stevenson Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
DL Christian Barmore Shoulder LP LP DNP Questionable
WR Kayshon Boutte Shoulder LP LP FP Active
OT Trent Brown Ankle/Hand LP DNP DNP Questionable
WR Demario Douglas Concussion LP LP FP Active
WR DeVante Parker Knee LP LP LP Questionable
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Ankle LP LP LP Questionable
ST Brenden Schooler Illness DNP FP Active
OL Tyrone Wheatley Jr. Knee FP FP Active
WR Tyquan Thornton Hamstring LP LP Questionable
ST Matthew Slater Not injury-related (Rest) LP LP Questionable
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley Knee LP Questionable

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
RB Isiah Pacheco Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
OL Donovan Smith Neck DNP DNP DNP Out
LB Leo Chenal Illness DNP FP FP Active
S Mike Edwards Illness DNP DNP FP Active
LB Nick Bolton Wrist/Abdomen LP LP FP Active
S Justin Reid Knee FP FP FP Active
RB Jerick McKinnon Groin FP FP FP Active
CB L’Jarius Sneed Knee FP FP FP Active
WR Kadarius Toney Hip FP FP FP Active
LB Drue Tranquill Concussion FP FP FP Active
WR Justyn Ross Not injury-related FP FP FP Doubtful

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

The Patriots could be healthier than they’ve been in weeks on Sunday, while the Chiefs continue to try to overcome the loss of Pacheco, who has become their best offensive skilled player, outside of Travis Kelce.

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